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Woman attacked by bear while hiking in Alaska

The attack happened in Alaska’s Chugach Mountains (Jenny Kane/AP)

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025 - 12:34

AP Reporter

A brown bear has attacked a woman as she hiked on a popular trail in Alaska’s Chugach Mountains.

Officials are still looking for the animal, state police said.

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